Program Outline
Horticultural Therapy
The Graduate Certificate in Horticultural Therapy consists of 16 credit hours. Students should start the program by taking HORT 750 and HORT 751.
For information on the student learning outcomes and program content go to the Graduate Program in Horticulture.
Schedule of Classes
Fall
- HORT 750 Orientation to Horticultural Therapy
- HORT 751 Human Issues in Horticultural Therapy
- HORT 755 Practicum in Horticultural Therapy
Spring
- HORT 750 Orientation to Horticultural Therapy
- HORT 751 Human Issues in Horticultural Therapy
- HORT 752 Horticulture in Horticultural Therapy
- HORT 755 Practicum in Horticultural Therapy
Summer
HORT 750 Orientation to Horticultural Therapy 1cr (Fall, Spring)
This course will introduce students to online delivery methods, graduate level research, writing and technology skills, create a community of practice, and introduce students to the profession of horticultural therapy.
HORT 751 Human Issues in Horticultural Therapy 3cr (Fall, Spring)
This course will explore human issues in horticulture generally, and human issues in horticultural therapy specifically. Consideration of selected topics and issues such as people-plant relationship theories, horticultural therapy as a specialized allied health field, health-care gardens and their use, societal impacts on horticultural therapy, and research issues. Provides students with a knowledge and understanding of the literature in horticultural therapy and develops an appreciation of the interrelationships involved in this multidisciplinary area.
HORT 752 Horticulture in Horticultural Therapy 3cr (Spring)
Application of horticulture principles and practices in therapeutic settings; considerations for greenhouse systems operations and management in therapeutic settings; landscape maintenance, fruit and vegetable gardening, and production horticulture as part of a therapeutic program; and plant propagation for production and therapy.
HORT 753 Clinical Skills in Horticultural Therapy 6cr (Summer through Fall)
This course begins summer semester, concludes fall semester, and requires two 5-day on-site experiences. Development of horticultural therapy skills and methodology is presented through real-life case studies. New developments and applications of gardening or horticultural activities for special populations will be emphasized. Procedures for management of horticultural therapy programs, designing therapeutic or rehabilitation activities, and evaluation methods will be discussed. Instruction, practice, and evaluation of clinical skills with population groups typically served through horticultural therapy. Pr.: HORT 751.
HORT 755 Practicum in Horticultural Therapy 3cr (Fall, Spring, Summer)
The practicum is a means of demonstrating the interconnections between ‘theory’ and ‘practice’. By conducting a practicum project, students demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and ideas from their study of horticultural therapy to a specific population or setting. Pr.: HORT 752, HORT 753
